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Thursday, October 24, 2013

"His Desire Is For Me" Book Review

Using a fiction narrative, author Bob
Emery has written an engaging and educational commentary on the Song of Songs,
entitled “His Desire Is For Me.” The author's gift of description brings alive
the Biblical book through the passion and intimacy experienced by King Solomon
and his wife.

Scripted as a 30-day devotional
guide, “His Desire Is For Me” is carefully crafted to savor, much like a
traditional love story. The book takes the reader through the three phases of
love: initial love, increasing love, and mature love. Summaries at the end of
each 10-day section allow reflection of the narrative.

Mr. Emery's desire for the reader
to grow in their relationship with Christ is effortlessly portrayed through
parallel verses in the New Testament of Jesus' life, crucifixion, and
resurrection. Solomon and the Shulammite's love mirrors what Christians can
have with Jesus. If we are content to live superficially, basking in our
initial encounter and salvation, yet refusing to grow to a more mature love, we
miss the deep blessing God intended for us in our love relationship with Him
and His Son. The book also underscores how
pain and loss can be used by God in "order to capture some stray part of
our lives that has not yet fully come under his control." Furthermore, our
journeys into wilderness are a process in which to get to know God, for
"it is not in our comforts, but in our lack of them, that we are pressed
to discover who he really is."

"His Desire Is For Me" is riveting
and thought-provoking. The book is a must-read for all Christians wishing to
deepen their love relationship with Jesus, just as the Shulammite did in her
relationship with Solomon, "her beloved."

Laura
Hodges Poole is a freelance writer with several dozen articles, devotions, and
short stories in publication. She writes Christian romance novels and is a 2012
RWA Emily finalist, placing second amongst a nationwide field of Christian and
secular entries. Laura is also an Associate Editor with Christian Devotions
ministry. Her passion is encouraging others in their Christian walk through her
blog "A Word of Encouragement." She may be contacted at laurapoole565@gmail.com.

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